The Creemore
Echo
Friday, September 24, 2010 Vol. 10 No. 39
News and views in and around Creemore
Inside the Echo “Sew It, Grow It, Show It”
155th InAnnual Fall Fair Clearview Township
DOUBLE-SHOT WEEKEND Creemore and surrounds will a busy September 24, 25, 26,be 2010
presented by the Collingwood Agricultural Society place this weekend with two major events taking place: the 2010 Purple Hills Studio Tour and the Great Northern Exhibition. For information on FRIDAY Day 15. the art tour, see pages 10 and 11. For the fair, see pagesEducation 3 and 4-H Show
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Flower Arrangement GNE Idol Horse Pull Mudbog Beef Cattle Show Farrier Competition Fiddle & Step Dance Lawn Mower Races The Ballagh Bunch
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Chef’s Challenge Horse Show - Heavy, Mini, English, Pony Antique Tractor Pull Demolition Derby Baby Show Dog Show The Black Family PorkChop BBQ
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LEADING THE PACK Creemore felt a little like a French village during the Tour de France last Sunday
as 500 participants in the inaugural Centurion 100-mile cycling race rode down Mill Street, about 40 miles into their ride. Another 500 cyclists rode a 50-mile course in northwest Clearview Township and the Town of the Blue Mountains the same morning, and about 300 took part in a 25-mile ride on Saturday. Both organizers and participants, some from as far away as California, declared the event a resounding success. For more photos, see page 7.
Many opportunities to be an informed voter by Brad Holden Clearview’s Municipal Election will hit its stride next week, with the first of an unprecedented number of political debates getting underway on Sunday, September 26 and mail-in ballots being mailed out to those on the voter’s list on Tuesday, September 28. If you’re planning on mailing your ballot back to the Township, it must be posted by Saturday, October 16. However, ballots can be hand-delivered to the Clearview Township Administration Centre up until 8 pm on Monday, October 25, the official Election Day. (If you’re unsure of what ward you are voting in, see page 8 of today’s paper.) The Echo encourages people to take their time in making decisions and avoid the urge to send their ballots back as soon as they get them. In addition to our special Election issue on Friday, October 1, there will be several opportunities to meet and question candidates over the next few weeks. Voters in Ward 3 (Dunedin) will get their first opportunity on Sunday, September 26. The four candidates vying for that seat – David Huskinson, Jace Metheral, Brent Preston and Marc Royal – will take part in two all-candidates meetings that day, from 1 to 2:30 pm at Dunedin Hall and from 3:30 to 5 pm at the Singhampton Community Centre.
On Friday, October 1, the Nottawasaga Community Hall in Duntroon is hosting an all-candidates meeting for the three candidates running in Ward 2 (Duntroon) – Orville Brown, John Millar and Ivan Weatherall – as well as the candidates for Mayor (Ken Ferguson and Chris Vanderkruys) and Deputy Mayor (Eric Jelinski and Alicia Savage). That meeting will start at 7 pm. On Sunday, October 3, the Creemore Echo will host an all-candidates meeting for Ward 3 (Dunedin), Ward 4 (Creemore), Deputy Mayor and Mayor, beginning at 2 pm at the Creemore Arena Hall. Running in Ward 4 are Michael Bennett and Thom Paterson. On Wednesday, October 6, the Stayner Sun and the Stayner Chamber of Commerce will join forces to host an all-candidates meeting, beginning at 7 pm at the Stayner Community Centre. Candidates for Clearview’s seven wards will be available for conversation at their information tables, but the speeches and question/answer portion of the night will be limited to the candidates for Mayor and Deputy Mayor. In Mulmur, there are two all-candidates meetings planned, one hosted by the Dufferin County Chamber of Commerce (which took place on Thursday, September 23) and one hosted by the Mono Mulmur Citizen’s Coalition, being held at 9:30 am on Saturday, October 9 at the Mulmur Township Office.
by Brad HoldenMore info: 705.444.0308 Web: greatnorthernex.com Clearview Township voted unanimously to 2220 FairgroundsCouncil Road North off Highway 26W approve an agreement with the town of Wasaga Beach Monday night that will give Clearview the ability to send the sewage from up to 5,000 Stayner housing units to Wasaga Beach’s treatment plant. Calling the night “a historic evening,” Deputy Mayor Alicia Savage pointed out that the move would take pressure off Stayner’s existing treatment plant, which has capacity for about 500 more units, and allow the Township to finally service some industrial land in an attempt to attract jobs to the area. “We have done nothing for 25 to 30 years and we have limped along,” she said. “Meanwhile, I can give you a list of businesses that have left town when they needed to expand, or decided not to come here at all. To do nothing means no jobs.” Savage’s remarks were in response to a deputation by her opponent in the election, Deputy Mayoral candidate Eric Jelinski, who addressed Council at the outset of the meeting and pleaded with them to turn down the deal and take a “do-nothing approach.” (See “Wasaga” on page 3)
Echo Briefs
Former Reeve Passes Away
Creemore suffered a significant loss this week with the passing of Ralph MacDonald on Tuesday at age 73. A longtime Council member and former Reeve of the village of Creemore, MacDonald’s construction business has also been a major employer in the area for more than 50 years. A funeral service for MacDonald will be held at 1 pm on Friday, September 24 at the Creemore branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Fatal Farm Accident
The Dufferin OPP Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and the Ministry of Labour are investigating a farm accident that occurred this past Tuesday at a farm located in Melancthon Township. At approximately 7 pm that day, 30-year-old Michael Tupling, a resident of Mulmur Township, was assisting in the harvesting of potatoes when he received serious injuries while working with a harvesting machine. He succumbed to the injuries at the scene.
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Friday, September 24, 2010
Community Calendar Friday, September 24
• Dunedin Scarecrow Contest has started! Be the first! Early Bird $50 Cash Prize! Early Bird Registration Deadline is Friday, October 1. Contest Deadline is Friday, October 8 (Judged Thanksgiving weekend) Amazing prizes! Show your Community Spirit! For information or registration call Tami 466-5622 or email Dunedinscarecrows@live.com. Straw & wood can be picked up at 8892 Cty Rd#9.
Friday, September 24 to Sunday, September 26
• 155th Annual Great Northern Exhibition on Fairgrounds Road north of Cty Rd 91. The theme this year is “Sew It, Grow It, Show It”. Presented by the Collingwood Agricultural Society. See www. greatnorthernex.com or (705) 444-0308 for details.
Saturday, September 25
• Gently Used Clothing Sale from 8 am to noon at
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This Weekend
Centennial United Church, Stayner, William & Oak Streets. Free coffee from 8 to 9 am. All proceeds to support the Food Bank and “The Door”. • Tickets on sale today at Station on the Green for the Creemore Mocks – Creemore’s Homebrewed Film Festival on Saturday, October 16. For more information contact Sara at 466-9906 www.creemoremocks.com. Buy your tickets today before they sell out!
Saturday, September 25 to Sunday, September 26
• Purple Hills Studio Tour Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Drop by the Welcome Centre at Station on the Green on both days to get your Tour map & preview a sample of the artists’ work. Sponsored by Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society. www.purplehillstour.ca for details. • The Mad and Noisy Gallery will be showcasing the work of all member artists. New work by Don
Sinclair, Rosemary Hasner and many others. This weekend only, in conjunction with the Purple Hills Studio Tour.
Sunday, September 26
• Church Services are on page 5. • Creemore Legion Breakfast from 8:30 to 11 am. Belgian waffle with syrup, fruit and whipped cream or 2 eggs any way you like them with bacon or sausage, homefries, toast, juice and coffee or tea for $5. A fundraiser for Creemore Legion Branch 397. • All-Candidates Meetings for Ward 3. 1 to 2:30 pm at Dunedin Hall and at Singhampton Community Centre from 3:30 to 5 pm. • Messy Church (short child focused service followed by a pot luck) at St. Luke’s Anglican Church begins this Sunday 4:30 pm, all are welcome.
Upcoming Events Week of September 27
• 1st Creemore Scouting is back to regular group meeting nights.
Monday, September 27
• Clearview Township’s Council Meeting at 7 pm at the Council Chambers. Everyone welcome. • Collingwood CCSVI Information Meeting. Hear from those who have experienced “Liberation Therapy” at Collingwood Legion at 6:30 pm.
Friday, October 1
• All-Candidates Meeting for Ward 2 (Duntroon) at Duntroon Hall from 7 pm to give Ward 2 residents an opportunity to meet the candidates for the Clearview Municipal Election.
Saturday, October 2
• Enter your short funny film for Creemore Mocks Film Festival. Drop your film off at Creemore Farmers’ Market from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Details online at www.creemoremocks.com or call (705) 466-9906. • Youth Day at the Toronto & North York Hunt: Hark! The Horn! Children accompanied by an adult, and youths, are invited to ride their horses in our Free Mock Hunt led by our Huntsman and Hounds. Helmets and safe footwear required. Ratcatcher or Formal Dress. Variety of skill levels accommodated. Lunch provided. 878445 5th Line of Mulmur. Call for info to (705) 466-3621. • The Big Book Bash, The Station on the Green’s famous used book sale. Buyers are wanted! Donations will not be accepted after Wednesday, September 29. Please drop off any donation books to the Creemore Curling Club on the following days: Monday, Sept. 27 10 to noon & 1:30 to 3:30 pm; Tuesday, Sept 28 2 to 4 pm; Wednesday, Sept 29 10 to noon. Drop offs may be made to the Echo until 5 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 29. • Art Show Opening “Renewal” from 2 to 5 pm today. This show will feature large format oil paintings by Sue Miller, as well as bronze and cast stone horse sculptures by Ann Clifford. at
the Mad & Noisy Gallery, 154 Mill St. Creemore. The show will run until Monday, November 1. www.madandnoisy.com 466-5555. • St. John’s United Church Annual Fowl Supper from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Adults $12, Children $5, 5 and under free. Everyone welcome. • Theatre Collingwood presents An Evening in Motown with BluSouL at the Blue Mountain Inn at 6:30 pm. Hors d’oeuvres, 3-course dinner, silent auction & dancing. $125 (with $65 tax receipt included). A fundraiser for Theatre Collingwood. (Special accommodation rates available at Blue Mountain Inn.) Call Theatre Collingwood Box Office: 445-2200, www.theatrecollingwood.com for tickets before September 29.
Sunday, October 3
• All-Candidates Afternoon for Wards 3, 4, Mayor and Deputy Mayor at Creemore Arena Hall from 2 to 4 pm. Hosted by the Creemore Echo. • Christ Church Banda Annual Harvest Service at 2 pm. All are welcome.
Monday, October 4
• Collingwood and District Historical Society Meeting at 7 pm at the Leisure Time Club, Minnesota St., Collingwood. Speaker Jamie Hunter will speak of the “Huron Ouendat Village and Its People” and will describe the recent devastating fire and the efforts to restore the village in Midland. $2 or Club Membership.
Tuesday, October 5
• Genealogy Workshop. Having trouble finding ancestors? Let us help at this hands-on workshop from 1 to 4 pm at Barrie Public Library, 60 Worsley St., Barrie. Presented by Simcoe County Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society. Limited to 30 people, register early. Call Ken at 728-1170. • Passport Clinic at Angus Legion from 2 to 7 pm. Call 445-6762 or www.helenaguergis.com for details.
Wednesday, October 6
• All-Candidates Night for the Clearview Municipal Election. 7 pm at the Stayner Community Centre.
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Hosted by the Stayner Sun and the Stayner Chamber of Commerce. • Free Community Speaker Series “Manifesting Wellness: Gratitude” in Community Room A of the Collingwood Public Library (55 St. Marie Street) from 7 to 8:30 pm. Speakers will be Lanee, Shelley Hannah and Dr. Shelby Worts.
Thursday, October 7
• Canadian Blood Services Blood Donor Clinic at Angus Arena from 2 to 6:30 pm. Call 1 888 2 DONATE to arrange an appointment.
Saturday, October 9
• Creemore Farmers’ Thanksgiving Market – last market of the season. • The Toronto & North York Hunt will make its Annual Parade down Mill Street about 10 am led by our Huntsman Antony Gaylard and the Hounds, and accompanied by the Glencairn Farm Friesian Horses. • GNE Craft Sale from 9 am to 3 pm at the GNE Fairgrounds on Fairgrounds Road. Beautiful hand knitting and sewing, crafters’ supplies & tea room. For more information call 466-3372. • All Candidates Meeting at Mulmur Township Office, 758070 2nd Line East, Mulmur from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Hosted by (MC)2.
Saturday, October 16
• Creemore Mocks – Creemore’s Homebrewed Film Festival. 1 pm free Community Screening & 7 pm Awards Night. Tickets on sale this Saturday, September 25 at Station on the Green. For more information contact Sara at 466-9906 www. creemoremocks.com
Saturday, October 23
• Georgian Bay Reads II at the L.E. Shore Memorial Library in Thornbury at 7 pm. Sara Hershoff, publisher of Creemore Echo will join 5 other local media celebrities competing in selecting the best Canadian novel to read this winter. Sara will be defending The Day the Falls Stood Still by Cathy Marie Buchanan. All welcome. Hosted in-part by Clearview Library.
Saturday, October 30
• Nottawa United Church Halloween Fiesta, Queen Street. Nottawa from 10 am to 12:30 pm. Costume Parade, Zoo Tek Animal Presentation, games and crafts. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission free. Come for a spooktacular time.
Saturday, November 13
• Friends of the Mad River welcome Juno Nominees Carolyn Mark and NQ Arbuckle to the Avening Hall for a night of terrific music. Tickets on sale soon. For more information aveninghall.wordpress.com or contact sara@creemore.com (705) 466-9906.
Wasaga sewage deal passed (Continued from page 1) “This is a bad deal for taxpayers,” said Jelinski. “Let’s use our existing infrastructure and grow at a natural rate... please don’t increase our taxes so that Stayner’s sewage is looked after in the Wasaga Beach treatment plant.” In debating the issue, however, Councillor Shawn Davidson pointed out that sewage treatment is a userpay system, initially paid for with development charges and supported by sewer surcharges, having no effect on taxes – “something an informed candidate ought to know,” he said in reference to Jelinski. Davidson also mentioned that, although Council has been working toward this agreement for three years and this outcome was foreseen in both the associated Environmental Assessment and the 2010 municipal budget, there is no record of Jelinski making his opposition known during the public processes associated with either of those documents. “Quite frankly, I had difficulty sitting still in my chair while (Jelinski’s deputation) was read,” said Davidson. The actual architecture of the agreement is as follows: Clearview Township will build a pumping station at the Township works yard on 27/28 Sideroad and a forcemain from the station, along 27/28 Sideroad, north on County Road 7 and 45th Street and east on Knox Road East. Clearview will remain responsible for the maintenance
and operation costs for these works, even those within the town of Wasaga Beach. Wasaga Beach needs to build a pumping station and forcemain to convey waste from Knox Road to its pumping station, and the cost of that will be split between the two municipalities, with Clearview’s share to be $2.9 million. As far as actual capacity, Clearview can purchase 5,000 cubic metres in two increments of 2,500 at a cost of $6 million each. It will also pay its proportionate share of operating costs for the Wasaga treatment plant. Before the vote, Councillor Thom Paterson voiced concern that the financial impact for Clearview was not laid out in more depth in the staff report on the issue, but was assured that no decision on actually spending money was being made at this point. That decision will be made during next year’s budget deliberations, likely after extensive meetings with developers who have applications underway in Stayner, to firm up the question of phasing. “Fundamentally, the engineering makes sense to me,” said Paterson. “But we don’t have the users to pay for this right now.” The Clearview treasury department has applied for a $21 million grant to allow it to front-end some of the works, but with the recent shuffling of the Queen’s Park cabinet, news on that front has been delayed.
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200 Conservative Party faithful came out to the Station on the Green last Saturday to support Dr. Kellie Leitch as she formally announced her intention to seek the federal Conservative nomination for Simcoe-Grey. Included in the crowd were current Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (left) and former Ontario Premier Bill Davis (right). Leitch, who has a home in Glen Huron, is a paediatric orthopedic surgeon and a recipient of the Order of Ontario for her advocacy work on behalf of children.
“Sew It, Grow It, Show It”
155th InAnnual Fall Fair Clearview Township September 24, 25, 26, 2010 presented by the Collingwood Agricultural Society
FRIDAY
Education Day 4-H Show Ambassador Program Talent show Field Tractor Pull Brett Baker Vermicultue
SATURDAY
Flower Arrangement GNE Idol Horse Pull Mudbog Beef Cattle Show Farrier Competition Fiddle & Step Dance Lawn Mower Races The Ballagh Bunch
SUNDAY
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Chef’s Challenge Horse Show - Heavy, Mini, English, Pony Antique Tractor Pull Demolition Derby Baby Show Dog Show The Black Family PorkChop BBQ
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Opinion EDITORIAL
The more things change, the more they... In the midst of an election campaign where the word “change” seems to be getting a lot of traction, it’s important to remember that a lot of what makes this area a special place to live is the things that stay the same. Chief among these are two events happening this weekend, the Great Northern Exhibition and the Purple Hills Studio Tour. Rural folks from around these parts have been gathering for more than 150 years at the annual “Collingwood Fair,” and this weekend will be no different. The kids will be showing their livestock, the midway will be buzzing and the old farmers will be dressed in their best, taking it all in and enjoying the company of their peers. There’s nothing like it, and we hope to see you all there. Of course, on the way there, you can stop in any number of local studios and galleries and visit with area artists as they continue another fine tradition that’s arisen over the last couple of decades.
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THe way we were
This iconic building was the centrepiece of the Great Northern Exhibition in its early days, when it was located near the present-day YMCA in Collingwood. This picture was taken in 1895.
LetterS
Calling out CARA Reflections on Pastor Terry Jones Dear Editor, I read with great interest Jim McCartney’s CARA report about preserving Creemore’s heritage. I fully agree with him that preserving Creemore’s architectural heritage is a very worthwhile objective. But it does make me wonder what CARA was thinking when they strongly supported the expansion of the brewery which will mean that a wonderful example of brick Victorian architecture at 6 Edward St. East will be torn down in a matter of weeks, to be replaced by a... parking lot! Perhaps CARA thinks that “the charm and character of the village [being] eroded by insensitive renovations or demolition” is not as important as the needs of a multi-national corporation. Or perhaps CARA thinks that future generations will find charm and character in a couple of 40-foot silos in our downtown. Paul Vorstermans, Creemore
Issues not signs
Dear Editor: All I have to say is Bravo, Thom, for taking the initiative to help rid our front lawns of these pesky municipal election signs. Each election year we are subjected to sign wars. It appears everyone has a new slogan that in no way represents how they will act should they be elected. Most tout a want for change and for future expectations. Who are they kidding? Look at the history since we last voted, many are there with their own hidden agendas and don’t give a toot about the electorate’s wishes. Forget about the signs, let us all vote based upon the track records of those previously elected or our dealings with the wannabes. Walter Lucas, Creemore
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Dear Editor: I was going to submit a letter detailing the highlights from my recent business trip to Istanbul, but when I heard about this crackpot preacher, Terry Jones, that wanted to burn copies of the Koran I had to get some thoughts about religion off my chest. Witnessing the secular government of Istanbul gave me hope that religions can coexist in peace without persecution by each other. I was raised in the Protestant faith, Anglican to be precise. At 20 years old I went sifting through other religions to seek truths that filled the gaps between creationism and my understanding of the science of evolution. Through this process I developed a personal theology that has bridged that gap and… I have kept it to myself. That is where religion needs to go. Keep it to yourself! Religion should be personal. Prayer is as much internal dialogue as it is trying to channel support from the ethereal Omnificent. Those whose blind faith gives them complete satisfaction and those who are atheists are entitled to profess their faith, but proselytizing is only okay if it is passive and the proselytizer understands that no-means-no. Religions don’t bill themselves as the one-andonly true path. Religious leaders write those ads to fill the church and subsequently the collection plate. That is what the Pastor Terry Jones is really all about. He is advertising for sheep to fill out his flock and thanks to an indiscriminating and credulous press has successfully posted his nasty ad in the Global Classifieds. He is hypocrisy incarnate and has no respect for the Golden Rule: “therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them” (Matthew 7:12). Should Muslims want to burn Bibles because Pastor Jones got zoning permission to build a Prayer Palace beside Mecca? We are stepping back to the Dark Ages here folks. In my world a mosque, church and a synagogue could all be on the same block and we could all meet after
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service for tea and crumpets and to discuss lawn care. Religions that are open, loving and inclusive will survive. They will thrive when they extend their nonjudgmental love to those in need and to the community. Being loved is what each of us really wants from each other and ultimately from our personal God. And we all know the only way to get that lovin’ is to give it freely and without any expectation of reciprocation (or cash). Murray Lackie, Creemore
In support of Collingwood Street bridge restoration Dear Editor: I would also like to support restoring rather than replacing the Collingwood Street Bridge. Many steel truss and wood deck bridges are disappearing and it would be a loss to Creemore if this one is replaced with a basic concrete structure. The single lane is a minor inconvenience and in many ways adds to its charm. I was involved in the architectural design aspects of reconstructing the historic Laurier Bridge in Ottawa with its green, steel arches over the Rideau Canal. The feasibility of various concepts was examined and restoration was favoured in recognition of the bridge’s heritage and tourism value. It now figures prominently in tourism ads of tour boats and skaters on the Canal. I’m not sure what the comparative costs are, but if it boils down to restoring the single lane bridge versus a new, double-lane concrete structure, the heritage option may well be worthy of serious consideration. Sincerely, John Hillier, Creemore
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Creemore Big Heart Seniors Seniors
Instead of our usual thirdJim Rigney who, after Thursday-of-the-month eight games, had a score of potluck lunch, today we 8! This was Vi Matthews’ enjoyed a wonderful meal lucky day as, along with put on by the ladies and her fourth high score win, gents of the Dunedin Hall she also matched the hidden Board. After a very nice score, winning an additional Sylvia and thoughtful blessing by $7. The hidden score starts GALE Wilma Zeggil, we were again next week at $5. more than eager to eat. The The very first game of choices included pork and/or beef, the day, Bob Veale, Irene Dolson and potatoes, really good gravy, a couple of Yours Truly were playing at the “three” choices of veggies, cold slaw, pickles, table, and I just have to mention that rolls and an assortment of pies. And Bob was such a gentleman. He went no dishes to do! So we thank all you down – twice – on a moon shot try. All hardworking folks who set up the this so he could be sure that the ladies tables, cooked, served and did the won. That is why you did that, isn’t dishes. We all enjoyed it very much. it, Bob? What was that you muttered, Back at the Legion, there were 59 of Bob? us who stayed for cards, and the 50/50 Saturday evening saw quite a few draws went to Jim Ferguson, Warren of us at St. Luke’s Anglican Church Gale, Barb Pilon, Jim Rigney, Betty for their very well-attended roast beef Bartlett, Gerri Miller, Alinda Bishop dinner. This was a very well-cooked, and Dean Chestnut. tasty and enjoyable meal with a great Moon shots were played by Sylvia array and choices of homemade pies. Gale (2), Roy Veinot, Mercedes We surely are blessed with a great Veinot, Dave Smith (2), Sheila number of good cooks in this area. Fenton, Bob Veale, Pat Broad, Pat Last week I mentioned that Gerry Winger (2), Marj Thomson, Janice Blackburn took top honours in a course Stephens and Joan Monaghan. Joan held at Gravenhurst – but there was no took the travelling prize while Roy information on just what kind of a Veinot won the Sidewinders loot. course. This information came from the High scorers were Wilma Zeggil notebooks that Jim Madill had loaned with a whopping great 361, followed me. Well, the mystery was solved by Pat Winger 300, June Hartley when Gerry phoned and explained 299 and Vi Matthews 269. Low was that this course was held at the Ontario
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Sunday, September 26 Creemore United Pastoral Charge Avening at 9 am, New Lowell at 10:15 am & St. John’s in Creemore at 11:30 am All are welcome 466-2200
Messy Church (a short child focused service followed by a potluck) at St. Luke’s Anglican Church begins this Sunday at 4:30 pm All are welcome.
Join us at St. Luke’s Anglican Church 22 Caroline St. W. 466-2206 For a joyful service of worship join us at 11 am. All are welcome.
Stayner Brethren in Christ Church
Creemore Baptist Church Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. 12 Wellington Street West For info call (705) 466-6232 All are welcome
St. Andrew’s Maple Cross Presbyterian Church 1 Caroline Street West Worship & Sunday School at 10 am. “Where Jesus is Lord, all are welcome.” Rev. Elizabeth Inglis • 466-5838
Knox Presbyterian Church,
The Salvation Army Hope Acres Community Church Invites you to attend Sunday Church Services at 10:45 am 998614 Mulmur Tosorontio Townline, Glencairn For more info call (705) 466-3435
Dunedin Sunday Service at 10 am Youth Group meets again September 28 at 7 pm at the church. All welcome.
Sunday Worship at 10:35 am Sunday School at 9:30 am Thursday night youth groups 6 to 9 pm Join us for a worship experience with uplifting contemporary music and relevant messages. Visit www.staynerbic.com 1152 Conc 6 N
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Fire College in Gravenhurst, Ontario. This week-long course was held for firefighters from Simcoe County and district in September 1959. Jim Dale of Creemore and Clarence Martin of Stayner also attended this course. Clarence Martin was a brother of Gertie Weatherall, Rene Whitley and Filena (Rainbird) Mills. These gals all resided in Avening at one time or another. Anyway, Gerry came out at the head of the class, and he still has a memento that was given out to all attendees. It is a bottle opener, fashioned like a fireman’s helmet. My thanks to Gerry for this information. We were sorry to hear that Ralph Macdonald passed away this week. Ralph was Reeve of Creemore for some years, and was a well known man who owned and operated Macdonald’s Construction and Aggregates. His big blue trucks are familiar to everyone, and he employed quite a number of workers. Our condolences to Shirley and to all the Macdonald family. We were also sorry to hear that Seniors member Ruby McGoogan suffered a fatal stroke this week. Ruby lived at Huron Meadows in Stayner with her husband Jim, who is an excellent cook. Ruby used to bring delicious dishes to our potluck lunches, and she was quick to let us know that our compliments on her contribution belonged to Jim, as we had him to thank for the goodies. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Jim, their two daughters and all the family. They say that bad news travels in threes, and we also were sad to hear of the untimely death of Michael Tupling, son of Delbert and Lois Tupling, from a farm accident out in Melancthon Township. These folks would all be relatives of deceased Seniors member Ray Tupling, and were well-known by many of our members. Our condolences to the well-known and well-liked extended Tupling family on the loss of Michael. Thanks to May Johnston for the information. A “Get well soon” goes out to Audrey and Charlie Fines. Audrey bumped her arm some time ago, and it is now very swelled and sore, and Charlie, I believe, had a fall. So hope you folks are soon on the mend and back with us. Thanks to May, as well as Wilma Bannerman, for this information as well. A belated Happy Birthday goes out to Alice Mackay on her 106th birthday. Alice was a member of Seniors for many years, and she was a really good friend of my mother, Kate Jordan,
Fall Yoga Oct. 5 to Nov 25 at Station on the Green
Tuesdays 9-10:30 am Thursdays 9-10:30 am Pre-registration required. Call Catherine Randall at 466-3533 or email cathcreemore@yahoo.ca
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as well as of Mildred Scott, Eleanor Elder, Hazel Middlebrook and Jean Carmichael to name a few. Helen (Emmett) Blackburn had a most interesting article on “The Gypsies in Creemore” in last week’s Echo. It seems that they camped by the river, just south of the “Bill Jordan” farm. In talking to Maurice Weatherall, he remembers when they used to camp there. He feels that they came up here from the Niagara area, and they had a route up by Dundalk, mainly trading and selling horses. The Weatheralls often drove their team and wagon across the river near their camp. Maurice could not have been very old at the time, but he felt that the Gypsies were decent folks and, to his knowledge, not a problem to have stay for a while. It seems to me that a lot of the old-timers were pretty quick to look askance at any nationality or religion that they were not familiar with. Being a bit hammer-headed, actually! On the way to Rama earlier this month, our driver Mike kept mentioning that the farms with the large round bales of hay encased in white plastic were really “giant marshmallow farms.” Well, if that is the case, by the looks of the rows of “giant marshmallows” up on Jim Steed’s farm, he would win the “Giant Marshmallow Farmer of the Year” award, hands down! And then again, maybe we should take Mike (our driver) up and let Jim educate him on the difference between “hay” and “high hopes for marshmallow lovers.” Then again, if Jim really is growing marshmallows, maybe we can take up the flour and sugar and so on, and convince Jim to put them all together in pans so our squares and bars and cookies are ready made for us. This sounds like a great plan to me! By the way, Warren had a large generator (one that kicks in when the hydro goes out) installed this spring. Just Tuesday he was saying to neighbour Maurice Weatherall that the hydro hadn’t failed us all this summer, so we had no idea if it worked right or not. Well, you know how they say “Be careful what you wish for as you just might get it”? That is exactly what happened. We got a storm all Tuesday night and, yes, the generator kicked in automatically and ran my oxygen concentrator just the same as if the hydro was on. That is a real relief to discover that a piece of machinery that is so important to me works just the way it is supposed to.
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Calling all SCI grads No more signs for Paterson
Thom Paterson, the incumbent candidate for Ward 4, made an unexpected move last Sunday, voluntarily pulling all of his election signs off the streets. In a statement emailed to the Echo, Paterson said this: “I removed all my campaign signs in Creemore, Avening and the surrounding farm lands in Ward 4 last Sunday because they became a distraction in my campaign, polluting the landscape and wasting time and money. I let (opposing candidate) Michael Bennett know of my decision the day before and invited him to consider doing the same. The voters of Ward 4 deserve more than a ‘sign war.’ Signs become irrelevant when misused. I want to concentrate on the issues, and I intend to run on my record, not my sign count.” Reached by the Echo, Bennett said he responded to Paterson’s decision by removing all of his signs that had been placed on muncipal boulevards. All of his signs situated on private property, however, will remain in place.
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Planning is well underway for Stayner Collegiate’s 50th Anniversary Reunion, to be held on May 20 and 21, 2011. The Reunion Committee, which has been meeting since January, is busy organizing events that will reflect and celebrate the school life at SCI since it first opened in 1961. Sitting on the Reunion Committee are (above) Pam Jeffrey, Janet Cubitt, Colleen Stamp (Barber), Linda Hunt, Mary Tetzner, Jim Tetzner, Linda Coulter, Lisa Hardisty, Janet Currie and Janice McLeod. Absent from the photo are Monica Menecola, Jeff Parton, Neil Buie, Shirley SteedJohnson and Jane Seymour. Stayner Collegiate will be alive with activities during the weekend. Decade rooms with SCI memorabilia are being planned, as well as a Friday pub night and music jam sessions. Saturday includes the presentation of film footage of Variety Nights and a dinner and dance at the Stayner arena. Many more events are in the planning stages to make this a memorable weekend for former students, staff and community members. To ensure this event will be truly spectacular, volunteers and community
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support are needed. Anyone with SCI memorabilia such as school clothing, photos, music, posters, Variety Night costumes or props is encouraged to lend their material to the appropriate Decade Rooms for the event. All items will be returned. Of particular interest are Variety Night videos that people may have that could be copied to DVD. The plan is to have this footage playing so that people can once again relive their glorious acting and singing careers. Volunteers are required to contact classmates from their graduating years. If you have a great contact/email list, please contact Janice McLeod at SCI at 428-2639 to be a year contact. For further information, please visit the committee’s Facebook page (search for Stayner Collegiate Institute 50th Anniversary Reunion) or check out their website at sci50threunion.com. Registration forms are available online at the website or at the high school. Volunteers are always welcome to join the Reunion Committee. Please email sci_50th_reunion@hotmail.ca for any further information or to sponsor this event.
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WHY WE ARE SUPPORTING THOM PATERSON FOR WARD 4 COUNCILLOR • Thom lives in our community of Creemore which is part of Ward 4. • He supports and understands the importance of agriculture in Clearview Township. • Thom Paterson has been very concerned about the negative impact with the current budget on the future of our Township and its citizens. • Thom has established a solid track record through his previous four years experience as our councillor. How fortunate we are in Clearview, Ward 4, to have someone, like Thom Paterson, share his wealth of knowledge and expertise with us. • Not only is Thom committed to the community that he lives in but he is also a very approachable and open-minded individual. • He is also a great guy!
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Do you know what ward you live in? This map of Clearview Township shows the boundaries for the municipality’s seven wards.
Spectactular views in Mulmur and Creemore
Re-Elect
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PATERSON Working with you for a strong community
Mulmur Winter Rental Fabulous country home and magnificent property on Niagara Escarpment. 1843 barn added to existing house, set among 5 ponds, 2 streams, woods and Bruce Trail, all on 110 acres. Exceptional network of trails for x-country skiing, snowshoeing, walking or riding. 20 minutes to Devil’s Glen, Mansfield or Creemore. Available from December 13 to March 20. $5,000/month.
We’re already changing the way “Township business is done in Ward 4..... .....and we still have more work to do together! �
We want a Township that has its finances in order! s 3TOP THE SPIRALLING DECENT INTO DEBT 3TART MULTI YEAR BUDGETING We want a Township that makes decisions informed by and in full view of its residents! s $ECISIONS HAVE TO BE MADE WITH FULL PUBLIC DISCLOSURE AND CONSULTATION
Century Home in Creemore Beautifully renovated home in Creemore. Updated, move-in ready, charming with original character retained. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry on main and detached garage. Wide plank wood floors throughout, upgraded wiring and standby generator .Walk to shops, restaurants, schools, art galleries and all the other wonderful amenities Creemore has to offer. $274,900
We want a Township that will put a moratorium on all Industrial Wind Turbine installations! s 3TUDY THE HEALTH IMPACTS AND ESTABLISH MANDATORY PRECAUTIONARY SETBACKS We want a Township that pays attention to what we need to live our lives and run our businesses! s ,IKE BUILDING HOUSING FOR OUR SENIORS AND CUTTING TOWNSHIP RED TAPE
If that’s what YOU want VOTE THOM PATERSON! VOTING IS EASY: Voting is by mail only
Ballot kits will be mailed out on Sept 28th, last day to return them is Oct 16th May be hand delivered to Clearview Township Office by 8:00p.m. Oct 25th (Election Day) Contact the Clerk’s Office with questions (705) 428-6230 ext.223
Your Voice on Clearview Council
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Rush begins for Creemore Mocks tickets by Ned Blohard A line up has already started at the Station on the Green for Creemore Mocks tickets. Though not available until this Saturday, September 25 people are determined to get them and are willing to brave the elements in order to be sure they are one of only 200 lucky people who get to attend the Creemore Mocks Awards Night on Saturday, October 16. “Last year we arrived at the Creemore Farmers’ Market at 9:30 am and they were already gone,” said one of the campers. “We will not have that happen to us again.” The Township has been alerted to the situation and Councillor Thom Paterson has gone to the site to make sure that everyone is in compliance with squatting by-laws. Says Paterson, “As long as the people in the line do not post any election signs everything should be OK.” Despite Paterson’s reassurance, Creemore Mocks organizer Sara Hershoff remains concerned about the safety of the community. “I know most folks in this town are quiet and orderly, but I am worried that these people may find out that we have yet to receive any movies to show them and begin a riot.” With over $1,500 in prizes available for the short, funny movies that have made Creemore Mocks so popular, entries are expected to roll in by the deadline of Saturday, October 2. Hershoff implores the community to get their movies done and submitted in order to ensure the safety of the village. Tickets for Creemore Mocks are $20 for general admission, $25 for reserved seating and will be available at the Farmers’ Market beginning on Saturday, September 25. This year, there is a Sunday Brunch for those who are unwilling to sleep outside in the cold to get their tickets. Tickets for that event are $30. For more information on Creemore Mocks go to www.creemoremocks.com or contact Sara at 466-9906.
Anyone wandering by the Creemore Horticultural Park will surely have noticed the line-up of intrepid movie buffs who’ve set up camp to make sure they get their hands on tickets for this year’s Creemore Mocks gala event. Those willing to brave the elements and the crowds at the Creemore Farmers’ Market will be able to get their own much sought-after Creemore Mocks tickets on Saturday, September 25. The home-brewed film fest, now in its fifth year, continues to be the best selling film festival in Creemore. It attracts top movie talent from places as far away as Ruskview, Avening, Maple Valley and beyond.
If you want to preserve our landscape and environment. If you want to protect our villages from subdivision sprawl. If you want to get township spending under control and confront our ballooning municipal debt.
Then I need your support. Our Environment, Our Community, Our Future
Brent Preston for Ward 3 www.brentpreston.ca 466-6302
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NEW CAPTAINS
Four Clearview Township firefighters were deputized as Captains at Council Monday night, including Ed VanSeveren (above) and Roree Payment (below left) of Station 4. Also receiving their “wings” from Mayor Ken Ferguson, Deputy Mayor Alicia Savage and Fire Chief Bob McKean were Mark McKean (below right) and Rob Galati of Station 1.
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Sculptor Ann Clifford (above) and painter Sue Miller will partner on the Mad & Noisy Gallery’s October show.
Spirits re-emerge at Mad & Noisy “Renewal,” the October show at the Mad & Noisy Gallery, will feature large format oil paintings by Sue Miller and bronze and cast-stone horse sculptures by Ann Clifford. Both artists will be showing new work that highlights an awakening and revival of the spirit – in life and nature for Miller, and in horses that are given choices for Clifford. “The significance behind the theme of this show is the transitional phases of the life cycle which occur in nature and metaphorically in our own personal lives,” says Miller. “What may seem at first glance to be lifeless and barren, is actually a necessary process inherent in the emergence of new life.” Miller ’s paintings evoke an awakening of the spirit, brought about b y th e co nn ectio n s between the artist, her subject and the audience. “Life and nature can be complicated,” continues Miller, “but amidst the chaos there exists a very simple and powerful order.” Unlike many other
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artists, Miller’s oil paintings do not start with a photograph. Rather she lets the canvas “speak” to her at the moment of creation. Starting with a warm underpainting, the images are allowed to emerge through many viscous layers and textures with a palette knife. Clifford’s passions are horses and youth. She has introduced Empathy Training for horses to challenged youth in downtown Toronto, creating an environment where the animals freely move around the participants. She explains: “Given choices, animals and youth unlock their curiosity and communicate understanding and affection freely.” “Liberty training of my own two horses, Socrates and Picasso, has allowed me to see the layers of apathy and coping strategies adopted by animals in a confusing human world,” says Clifford. “As I continue to delve deeper into the psyche of horses, through my sculpture and drawings, I’m able to reveal a vital energy that is so joyful and expressive. I love the rawness, passion, bold textures, complexity and strength that I’m able to demonstrate through my work.” Both artists have been working professionally for many years and are well-known in southern Ontario. A graduate of fine art in the 1980s, Miller has a new studio in the Tremont Building in Collingwood. She also works and shows in Newfoundland, her second home. The daughter of an architect and a textile artist, Clifford studied sculpture in Carrara, Italy. She has active studios in Nobleton and Toronto, and was recently commissioned to create the Eventing Hall of Fame Award. This sculpture is awarded annually to members of two Olympic teams, top horses and trainers. There will be an opening reception for Sue Miller and Ann Clifford’s “Renewal” show on Saturday, October 2 from 2 to 5 pm. The show will then continue until Monday, November 1. For more information contact the gallery at 705-466-5555 or www.madandnoisy.com.
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In addition to showing at the Mad & Noisy next month, Sue Miller has also opened a studio in Collingwood’s Tremont House with Peter Adams. Here, Adams (left) and Miller celebrate the studio’s opening last Friday with fellow local artists John Wiggins and Kevin McLean.
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Following Terry’s Example Last Sunday’s 30th annual Creemore/Mulmur Terry Fox walk run benefited from some beautiful weather and raised nearly $1,400 for cancer.
MICHAEL BENNETT
for Clearview Councillor Ward 4
Time for Change
Including controlled growth both commercial and residential. We need a voice to be heard in order to restrain the unnecessary spending. It is mandatory that we maintain our credibility to earn the trust of our citizens. I am cognizant of the need of a facility to allow assisted living for seniors in Creemore, and I pledge every effort to bring this to fruition.
Paul’s plan has two broad priorities to move Mulmur forward
Cell 705 241-3344 • Home 705 466-3844
It’s time to get serious about being accountable and transparent in the way that we do business here in Mulmur and it’s no longer enough to simply pay lip service to these ideas. As Mayor, Paul will implement a number of specific policy changes to ensure that Mulmur becomes a model of accountable and transparent local government in the Province.
As Mayor, Paul will provide the kind of leadership necessary to defend our unique quality of life, and he will work tirelessly with Council to ensure that we are properly prepared to meet the coming challenges.
(705) 466-3456
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New Lowell News NEW LOWELL NEWS
Greetings for the pm. All youth ages 13 and beginning of Fall! When up are invited to join. the first leaf turns golden Do you know your way and the leaf blowers are around our Township? Do heard, if you are like me you like adventure? Do you wonder what happened you like a dinner out? Do to the summer. Fall is a you like doing things beautiful season and one to with friends? Well, mark Sandra BEDNAREK enjoy, as we all know what Saturday, October 16 from 1 season follows and what pm onward on your calendar challenges it brings with it. as the Stewards of New Lowell United A young lady from our village will Church welcome you to a their first Car say her wedding vows on October 2, Rally. The Rally will be followed by a 2010. Nicole Robinson and James Chili dinner. Get some friends together Plummer will celebrate their special and off you go... enjoy! day with family and friends. Nicole’s The congregation of St. John’s United aunts and friends honoured her at a bridal invite you to their Fowl Supper on shower in September. She is the youngest Saturday, October 2 starting at 5 pm in daughter of Cindy and Len Robinson. the Church Hall. While we are talking The community sends get well wishes about Church Dinners, please jot the date to Ken Duff who is recovering from of Saturday, November 6 for the New surgery. Lowell United Church Harvest Dinner The children of New Lowell and Silent Auction at the Legion in New Public School are all settled into their Lowell. classrooms and beginning the year with The regular Worship services for the anticipation. Parents and visitors to the Charge are 9 am at Avening United, school are reminded not to park on the 10:15 am at New Lowell United and road directly in front of the school or 11:30 am St. John’s United. block any driveways. Please use extreme The Brentwood Horticultural invites caution when in the school area. you to their September meeting on The New Lowell United Church Tuesday, September 28 at 7:30 pm. Hall will be the meeting place for This will be a craft night with Wendy Brownies on Wednesday evenings and from JoDee’s Florist in Angus. Call for Guides on Monday evenings. For Linda Peacock at 424-2179 or Joyce further information please contact the McGillivary at 424-1425 for further Leader of both groups, Tammy Samuels, information. at 424-5252. The Legion continues to offer The congregations of the Creemore many events for our area. Wednesday, United Church Charge gathered on September 29 will be the first night Sunday to hear the presentation of the for Darts. Please try to register before Nicaragua trip. Carlee Gowan and Brad that date. Turkey Shoots are the third Oster travelled with a Mission Group to Saturday of each month and the cost is this country in late June. Their experiences $3 a round. Keep your eyes peeled on the were many and they came back ready to board in front of the Legion for events share them with everyone. coming in October. The youth group of the United Church The New Lowell residents said a fond Charge will meet this year on Tuesday farewell to Nancy Longley as she has evenings from 7 to 8 pm under the leadership begun her retirement years from the New of Rev. Tony Rennett. Registration is Lowell Post office. We wish her a happy, on Tuesday, September 28 from 7 to 8 healthy retirement.
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New principal settles in at NCPS by Brad Holden Collingwood resident Heather Birchall is three weeks into her new job as principal of Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School and she’s excited about the year ahead. “Its so great to come into a school and find everyone already on board,” she said of the positive atmosphere she’s found at NCPS. “It’s a real confirmation of all the hard work that’s been done here.” Birchall replaces Doug Paul, who spent two years in Creemore and has now moved to Mountain View Elementary School in Collingwood. Birchall was actually vice-principal under Paul in 2004, the last time he was in charge at Mountain View. After that Birchall was principal at
Worsley Elementary School in Wasaga Beach for three years, and she has spent the past two years as principal of special education for the Simcoe County District School Board, an administrative position in Midhurst. The avid skier and cyclist brings a strong focus on curriculum to NCPS, as well as a belief in student achievement. “The kids always come first,” she said. One of the first initiatives she has started has been the introduction of a Student Parliament, with elections being held last week. In the coming months she’s looking forward to getting to know Creemore and exploring opportunities for connections between the school and the community.
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Junior Farmers raise money for burn victim On Sunday, September 19, the Nottawasaga Junior Farmers hosted a car rally, a bake sale and barbeque to help Steven Brown and his family with their medical costs. Brown, an 18-year-old former resident of Creemore who now lives in Stayner, suffered extensive burns as a result of a recent workplace accident. The rally went around the Clearview area, with 16 vehicles and three to four people in each, leaving from and returning to the Avening Hall. Everyone was a winner. The Jr. Farmers would like to thank the local businesses, participants and volunteers that came out. It was a great day and fun was had by all, with roughly $1,300 raised to go towards covering Brown’s unexpected expenses. An extra thank you to the generous sponsors; Ron Crane Farming, Coffee Culture, Jerry’s Body Shop, Creemore Springs Brewery, Prim Pickins, Molson Coors, Steer Enterprises Ltd, Dalton R. Lowe Construction, Stayner Home Hardware, Hamilton Bros, Creemore Village Pharmacy, Stayner Dairy Queen, Blue Mountain Chrysler, Pizza Perfect, J & R Cycle, Stephens Fuels, Earthpower Farm Equipment, Stayner Timbermart, Just Push Play, Clearview Nursery, Life’s A Slice Creemore, Mylar and Loreta’s, Devil’s Glen Country Club and a special thanks to Metheral Meats for the very generous donation of the burgers for our post rally BBQ.
14 years old and ready to go really fast Four years ago, we put the above left picture on our front page on the Friday before the Great Northern Exhibition. At the time, Nathan Lackie was 10 years old and preparing for his first appearance in the GNE lawn tractor races. Being so young, Nathan was only permitted to race in the stock class. But this year, he turned 14, which means he’s allowed to modify his lawnmower for the first time. As seen in the picture on the right, he’s
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been hard at work for the past few weeks, turning “Tumbleweed” into a real speedster. The lawn tractor races will begin at 4 pm on Saturday, September 25. Events (and of course the midway) will be going strong all weekend, so make sure you pay a visit and take part in this longstanding rural tradition. For a full schedule of events, visit the GNE online at www.greatnorthenex.com.
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Paws for appreciation VIEW FROM THE RIDGE
While wandering through him home – resulted in a the Farmers’ Market on a quickly-raised paw and a recent Saturday, I saw at distressed whimper. He least half a dozen people didn’t even like to drink accompanied by dogs. This water all that much. suggests, by extrapolation, He was also endowed that there are likely more with the foulest breath I Lisa than a few pet owners in have had the displeasure TIMPF the Echo’s readership. And to experience – it would that thought prompts me to have fallen somewhere share this story. between “rude” and “disgusting” on the My dog Jak whined his way into smelliness index. This was a problem, my life in 1996, as a scrawny, insecure as he loved to demonstrate his affection mongrel pup of uncertain parentage. It with sloppy, wet kisses – a thing to be was clear that his family tree had no avoided at all costs, despite his hurt shortage of branches: he sported the feelings. coat of an Australian Cattle dog, the Jak never was the model of “good speed of a Greyhound, and the general dog” behaviour. He viewed commands build of a German Shepherd, with the as something to be largely ignored, or traits of a few other breeds thrown in if obeyed, casually executed after some for good measure. delay. That is, unless the prompt of a Important as water is to the welldog biscuit was offered. This was not being of both man and beast, Jak was out of malice, nor, I think, out of not never a fan of it. He tolerated baths knowing what was desired. He simply with an expression of rigid distaste, couldn’t be bothered. and his first experience with water Jak never did get to be “top dog” in outdoors – a step onto the rain-soaked our little household; bullied into second sidewalk the day after we brought and eventually third spot first by my
Border Collie cross Sneeks, and then by my purebred Border Collie Emma. Not that he seemed to mind. He didn’t have a burning desire to be a leader. Overshadowed by the others in most respects, and possessed of many less than desirable traits, Jak nonetheless shone in one area: his love for his people. While Sneeks would greet her human companions with the air of a goddess graciously stooping to acknowledge mere mortals, Jak was visibly overjoyed when he saw us after even the shortest of partings. And he was unquestionably loyal. Each day, about half an hour before my usual “home time,” Jak would make his way to the edge of the concrete parking pad in front of our house, plunk his hind end down, and patiently sit gazing down the driveway, ears alert for the crunch of tires on gravel, until my car made its nightly appearance. Somehow the years slipped away in the usual manner they do for dogs. As Jak’s health faded, it became clear that the time for a final drive to the vet was
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category (well, actually he was This weekend is the GNE. visitors to sleep. The Arcaunas are just the only one in his category). I There have been many fall chicks, but maybe next year they will be got a nice red ribbon for all the fairs already, but the GNE ready for show. trouble I went to getting him seems more like a real fall In the meantime things have been ready for show. Do you have fair, because it is actually heating up in the kitchen, so maybe I can any idea how hard it is to bath in the fall. enter something that doesn’t require a and blow-dry a rooster? The Going to the fair is a way cage to get it to the fair... then again, you Cat fellow lost his head two days to see all sorts of interesting gotta know my cooking! FLACK later, and it wasn’t over the things. Looking at the Here is your Creemore Echo advertisementHope you all get a chance to get to the excitement ofPlease winning! vegetable displays (how do fair; it takes an enormous amount of work layout for proofing. sign with your This year I don’t have any birds to they time their veggies to be just right, and dedication to pull off such a feat, so approval. We cannot print your ad without enter. I have two ducks, but I’m not just then?) the sheep, the cattle (all so your signature or verbal confirmation. a big thank you to all the organizers and sureThank what you. kind they are. Apparently if nicely groomed) and the horses trotting, volunteers who work tirelessly to put on you enter an animal incorrectly you are pulling and jumping. There are tractor such a great show. disqualified. Isn’t there something about pulls, demolition cars and rides for the Here are a few sayings about cooking FOR APPROVAL a duck, is a duck, is a duck? I also have kids big and small. and fall... Happy Fall y’all! OK a banty chicken named Scrappy... for a My favourite thing, though, is the • Winter is an etching, spring a reason. OK WITH CHANGES good And a quail who is so quiet birds. One year I entered a White Rock watercolour, summer an oil painting and and subdued I think she would put the Rooster, which won first prize in his autumn a mosaic of them all. (Stanley
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approaching. On a sunny May morning this spring, I found myself on the way back from that difficult trip, pondering how quickly time rockets through the hourglass, and how easy it is to take our blessings – including those that come to us in four-legged form – for granted. As I drove, I considered the possibility that I might have benefited over the past fourteen years by spending a little more “canine time.” I thought about all of the evenings Jak had waited so patiently for me to come home – sometimes, only to be brushed off if I’d had a difficult day or was preoccupied. And only then did I realize that I had taken Jak’s love and loyalty more than a little for granted. I think that it’s those who do things for us unobtrusively who we are most likely to undervalue. When I find myself slipping into this pattern in the future, I will try to remember that grey-and-black form sitting in patient vigil at the end of the parking pad day after day. If nothing else, the memory may prompt me to be a little more appreciative. I think Jak would like that.
Horowitz) • October’s poplars are flaming torches lighting the way to winter. (Nova Bair) • Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn. (Elizabeth Lawrence) • Dinner is ready when the smoke alarm goes off. • Got more time for misbehavin’ since I started microwaving • I cook with wine... sometimes I even put it in the food! • I read recipes the same way I read science fiction. I get to the end and I think, “Well, that’s not going to happen.” • The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for 30 years she served nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found. (Calvin Trillin)
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• The Creemore Echo •
Friday, September 24, 2010
Re-Elect
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PATERSON Working with you for a strong community
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Fall Perennial & Shrub Sale
Hort Society Winners The Creemore Horticultural Society’s fall flower show featured many great entries, including these winners from Sharon Long, Linda Cockton, David Johnson and Isobel McDougall.
Saturday Sept. 25 & Sunday Sept. 26 9am to 5pm
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friend. Without Thom’s encouragement, tireless effort and personal attention, I can assure you that we would not have this wonderful playground in Gowan Park. – Robyn Gignac
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• Service Directory • Accountant Ramona A. Greer CGA Certified General Accountant 28 Elizabeth Street East Creemore, Ontario
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Firewood $300 for a bush cord. Call 466-2793. WOOD PELLETS DIRECT Pellet Industries. Premium Hardwood Wood Pellets. $5.30 a bag. Delivery Available . Call now (519) 940-1932.
lost / found Babybjorn found on top of Mill Street on Saturday, September 11. Call Creemore Echo at 466-9906.
services M a r y ’ s housekeeping service. Professional service. Home and office. New customers welcome. Uses environmental cleaning products. Call (705) 428-2911.
for rent New Rooms for rent. Furnished. $110 per week includes shared living room, heat, hydro, wireless internet, satellite TV, parking. Linens supplied. No smoking. Call (705) 444-4852. 600 sq ft studio apartment in Creemore hills. Beautiful views. All amenities including satellite tv. Available immediately. $800 per month. 466-3333. Office space for rent, newly renovated. Two rooms with bathroom and separate entrance off Elizabeth Street. Available October 15 $500 a month plus hydro. Call (705) 520-0067. Retail or Office Space. 600 square feet on Mill Street. Newly renovated, two entrances, bathroom. Available October 1st. $900 a month plus utilities. Call (705) 520-0067.
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CAP Student Position Available. Clearview Public Library is currently looking for a Fall/Winter CAP student to teach one-on-one and group computer lessons (10 hours/week) at our Clearview Public Branches. Interested applicants may respond by October 8th, 2010 during regular library hours by mailing or dropping their resume to Jennifer La Chapelle at the Clearview Public, 201 Huron Street, Stayne. Applicants must be enrolled in school, have reliable transportation and have knowledge of basic computer programs.
Thank you so much to the people who were able to attend the Silent Auction with Live Entertainment, followed by a Benefit Dinner for Laney Warden on Sunday, September 12 at Feversham Community Arena. Thank you to the many volunteers who helped us put things together including the musicians and dancers that donated their time to travel up from Woodstock, Ontario to perform for everyone. Your time, efforts, and generosity not only made the fundraising part successful, but made this day special for our family and very special for Laney who was overjoyed by seeing so many of her favourite people come to visit her. It was heart melting to see her so confident and happy throughout the day. A licensed 50/50 Draw raised $171.00 which was drawn at 7 pm by Laney, the winner being Mike Micks of Feversham. Laney also pulled door prizes during the dinner. There was 170 items to bid on during the day and 180 dinner tickets sold. You helped us raise $10,911.93 on September 12 which will cover a good portion of the current costs we’re undergoing with the purchase of a hot tub needed for therapeutic reasons, a special needs swing for the backyard, and the necessary renovation work to repair an old one room addition on our main floor that Laney will have for a bedroom, since carrying her to the upstairs bedrooms has become very difficult for Mom to do daily. It’s been heartbreaking to have to keep putting these things off for someone as special as Laney is, and it’s heartbreaking to be the person who has to admit to needing financial help from the community, so I want everyone to know that I only wish I could thank you enough for the things you have done, as we continue doing everything Canadiana Antique Aucti we can to give Laney andon her siblings the Saturday, October things they need. 9 at 10 am Watch for a website for Laney in the The Creemore Legion Hall near future that would include the name to feature (laneywarden) in its address An outstanding selection so of everyone can follow her progress, and offer experiences Canadiana oak anti que You can and advicepine as we&move forward. furnishings – fl at-to-wall cupboards, contact us at (519) 922-1601. Anyone who Wilno cupboard, sideboards, wouldstorage like to give an anonymous donation can still do so through TD wardrobes, harvest & lampCanada tables,Trust 2288-6259272. Thank Judy and Mark oak bedroom set, pindyou. dressers, Warden blanket boxes, desks, pressback & arrowback chairs, Quebec buffet - has its original paint, lift-top commode, ornate 1800s Quebec pine entrance door, dry sink, PLUS general store items, oak display counter, old tins, crocks, decorated stoneware, old toys, trains, bottles, advertising signs, violins, mandolins, Sakurai guitar, folk art, carvings, decoys, Canadian & Native art, Robert Kemp painti ngs, native Abernant Veterinary Services sculpture & masks, vintage model 4 km east of Stayner Hwy 26 schoolhouse, country primitives, 2 2-7pm horse-drawn cutters, woodenware, Balsam Veterinary ce ironware, vintage lighting, oilOffi lamps, 20 Balsam 1, Collingwood hooked rugs,Street quilts,Unit ironstone 2-7pm china, Persian rugs, wooden skiis, snowshoes, etc. Bellbrae Animal Hospital Plan to attend this exceptional 2 km south of Collingwood on 124 auction – our Premier sale of the 2-7pm season! Visit www.simpsonauctions. com for more details. Creemore Veterinary Service 197 Mill St., Creemore 2-7pm
MacDonald, Ralph Rae - Former long-time Council Member, Reeve of Creemore and Decorated 50 year business man in Creemore as owner of MacDonald Construction passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 in his 74th year, Ralph, beloved companion of Shirley Hemsley. Loving father of Debbie Santia, Dianne and her husband Ken Green, Ronnie and his wife Merle MacDonald, Larry and his wife Astrid MacDonald, Lori and her husband Dennis Modrits and Sherry and her husband Joe Schaap. Dear brother of Dean (Donna) MacDonald and Pat (Les) Davidson. Will be forever cherished in the hearts of his grandchildren Devlen (Lori), Scott (Amanda), Amanda (Kevin), Vicki, Derek, Kaitlyn, Sabrina, Kyla (Tim) , Chad, Josh, Nathan (Chelsea), Zach and Aaron as well as his great grandchildren Allie, Deserai, Tyler, Tanner, Sydney, Breanna, Kyle, Selena, Ty, Reese Jacob and Aiden. Will be sadly missed also by Marie MacDonald of Stayner. Visitation took place on Thursday, September 23 at Fawcett Funeral Homes, Crawford Chapel, 182 Mill Street, Creemore. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 24 at 1 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, 27 Wellington Street West, Creemore. Interment, Creemore Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made payable to Collingwood General & Marine Hospital or Creemore Union Cemetery in Mr. MacDonald’s memory. Friends may visit Ralph’s online Book of Memories at www. fawcettfuneralhomes.com
Small construction/renovation company seeks handyman helper. $20 hourly. Reply Alexander.associates@ sympatico.ca or (705) 443-1899.
thank you A big thank you to Doug and Debbie Skippen, Roz St. Clair, Andrew Bellamy, and Gordon Kemp for their hard work this past Saturday building the surround around the our new playground at Islay Park in Duntroon. Your skills, hard work and involvement in the community are much appreciated! Jim Campbell, Chair Nottawasaga Community Hall The New Farm would like to thank all those who attended our first annual Harvest Festival. Special thanks to our generous sponsors: Bernardin, The Australian Boot Company, Creemore Springs and Creemore Echo – and to our many volunteers: Matt, Marcy, Dan, John, Luke, Tara and all the others. Thanks to the firefighters for the use of their tent. Thanks also to the New Farm interns and Sara Hershoff, who made the whole event possible. Together we raised more than $6,000 for The Stop Community Food Centre! Brent and Gillian
Legion Darts Starts Friday, October 1at 7pm
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Have you always wondered how people get into Sears catalogues, Zellers flyers, McDonalds TV commercials, movies, magazine ads, music videos and more? It’s no secret – many of those people got their start by attending a StarCast Search. The film and advertising industry is booming. Scouting all looks, shapes, sizes and ethnicities. 4 years and up. Experience not required. Don’t miss your opportunity!
Collingwood • Wednesday, Sept. 29
Cranberry Golf Resort 19 Keith Ave. (Hwy. 26 West) Attend anytime between 5pm-8pm Registration fee $39 +HST. Refunded if not selected. For info visit
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apology Creemore Echo would like to apologize to the people trying so hard to do last week’s Sudoku – The 6 should have been in the column to the right. We are so happy that so many of you are trying the Sudoku each week but you were frustrated last week. Sorry!
CANADIANA ANTIQUES AUCTION Saturday, October 9 at 10 am The Creemore Legion Hall to feature
An outstanding selection of Canadiana pine & oak antique furnishings – flat-towall cupboards, Wilno storage cupboard, sideboards, wardrobes, harvest & lamp tables, oak bedroom set, pine dressers, blanket boxes, desks, pressback & arrowback chairs, Quebec buffet - bas w/ original paint, lift-top commode, ornate 1800s Quebec pine entrance door, dry sink, PLUS general store items, oak display counter, old tins, crocks, decorated stoneware, old toys, trains, bottles, advertising signs, violins, mandolins, Sakurai guitar, folk art, carvings, decoys, Canadian & Native art, Robert Kemp paintings, native sculpture & masks, vintage model schoolhouse, country primitives, 2 horse-drawn cutters, woodenware, ironware, vintage lighting, oil lamps, hooked rugs, quilts, ironstone china, Persian rugs, wooden skiis, snowshoes, etc. Plan to attend this exceptional auction – our Premier sale of the season!
Visit www.simpsonauctions.com for more details.
JOHN SIMPSON AUCTIONEER, CREEMORE (705) 466-2207
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Friday, September 24, 2010
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South of Collingwood Sou
Minutes to Collingwood and Olser! Just over 8 acres, treed, view of Bay! Bonus shop with in-law 2 bedroom apartment!
2009
Live the lifestyle in Collingwood! Condo living with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, gas heat, air and gas replace!!! Minutes to Blue and golf galore!
(705) 445-5520 ext. 233 ringabell@royallepage.ca
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Giving back is what makes the difference! Don’t forget about the upcoming walks for the cure! Every dollar matters!
www.vickibell.ca